UFC 289 fight week is in full swing after the pre-fight press conference at the Rogers Arena on Thursday.
UFC 289 marks the long-awaited return of the UFC to Canada. UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes headlines against the surging Irene Aldana.
The co-main event is a main-event-esque matchup between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. The winner could potentially earn themselves the next lightweight title shot.
The UFC 289 main card fighters promoted the fights at the pre-fight press conference. Up-and-coming contenders like Nate Landwehr and Mike Malott will showcase their skillsets on the world stage.
Check out some of the highlights and faceoffs from the UFC 289 pre-fight press conference below.
UFC 289 Press Conference Highlights
The champ has no doubts about Saturday night 👀 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/XqiNZgRbrk
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Ready for her shot at gold!@IreneAldana_ is coming for nothing but a title on Saturday #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/UoEzW0nhcu
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Fighting on home soil 🇨🇦@Michael_Malott ready for a moment he's dreamed of at #UFC289! pic.twitter.com/OKI70jMmvV
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Charles Oliveira won't be missing a beat on Saturday night 🦁 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/uFPWR3SDdr
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
No underestimating here!@BeneilDariush coming in confident against Oliveira #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/ccTV32USes
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
NATE THE TRAIN'S AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE 🗣 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/ztblOJAs7v
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
No secrets for @NateTheTrain 😂 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/yYTwy6eVKk
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Power Bar's charged up! 🔋@PowerBarriault ready to put on a show at #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/1lJG3hUyqG
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
This one's for Canada 🙌🇨🇦@Michael_Malott ready to defend home turf on Saturday! #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/cCInmzBt60
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Numbers talk for @Michael_Malott 📊 #UFC289 pic.twitter.com/F1wxweYoYf
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Faceoffs
Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana
A new challenger in the jungle 🦁
🏆@Amanda_Leoa defends the bantamweight title against @IreneAldana_ Saturday night!!
[ #UFC289 | 10pmET / 7pmPT | Live on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/5WRL01JcjK
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
Lightweights EVERYWHERE will be watching 👀@CharlesDoBronxs vs @BeneilDariush in Saturday’s co-main!
[ #UFC289 | 10pmET / 7pmPT | Live on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/2TFAczv1JV
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr
We got a banger on deck 🔥@DynamiteDan808 vs @NateTheTrain Saturday at #UFC289!
[ 10pmET / 7pmPT | Live on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/MJA9s0h95P
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Mike Malott vs. Adam Fugitt
Defending home turf! 👊🇨🇦@Michael_Malott represents Canada against @JustFugitt Saturday night!
[ #UFC289 | 10pmET / 7pmPT | Live on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/ienw3eJK4N
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Marc-André Barriault vs. Eryk Anders
Kicking off the main card for Canada!
🇨🇦@PowerBarriault vs 🇺🇸@ErykAnders opens the show Saturday at #UFC289!
[ 10pmET / 7pmPT | Live on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/jdwhIB4cRi
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2023
Full UFC 289 Press Conference
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